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Sip on cocktails in capsicums and popcorn-infused spirits at the all-new Soho Place in Broadbeach
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Sip on cocktails in capsicums and popcorn-infused spirits at the all-new Soho Place in Broadbeach

15 Jun 2017

We've got a secret for you. Nestled along the Gold Coast Highway in Broadbeach is a bright red door in the shape of a London telephone box. There's no sign, but push open the handle and step inside to discover the coast's first speakeasy-style bar – Soho Place. Here's the catch – you can actually BYO food if you so desire. The intriguing new bar, which is one of the first on the Gold Coast to operate legally with no food service and no kitchen, will officially open today (June 15). more

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Poké Poké, the Gold Coast's first poke-bowl bar, opens in Mermaid Beach
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Poké Poké, the Gold Coast’s first poke-bowl bar, opens in Mermaid Beach

14 Jun 2017

Morgan Walsh, the owner of modern Mexican eatery Bonita Bonita and the adjoining Bon Bon Bar, will open the doors to her third Mermaid Beach venue, Poké Poké, this Thursday (June 15). The eclectic new space is the Gold Coast's first dedicated poke-bowl bar, serving fresh bowls of the vibrant Hawaiian staple, alongside Caribbean roti rolls, smoothie bowls, fresh juices ... oh, and beer, wine and cocktails. more

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The Island brings a Gold Coast icon back to life
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The Island brings a Gold Coast icon back to life

08 Jun 2017

Whether you're a born and bred Gold Coaster or not, most of you would be familiar with The Islander – that pastel-pink hotel that catches your eye as you head along Surfers Paradise Boulevard. Well, after more than 12 months of works, the lid has been lifted on the iconic site to reveal what will now be known as The Island. We had a peek inside the boutique hotel's new-look restaurant, bar and rooftop – and it's pretty darn impressive. more

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The Weekend Series: up your platter game with some of Australia’s best boutique cheeses
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The Weekend Series: up your platter game with some of Australia’s best boutique cheeses

08 Jun 2017

Look, we like to talk a big game when it comes to cheese and charcuterie but don’t get it twisted – we know how to get our platter on. Sure, you can pick a nice Brie from the cheese section at the grocery store, but you aren’t going to impress us with just any old triple-cream variety. Next time you plan on entertaining, do yourself a favour and select one of Australia’s award-winning artisan cheeses. We’ve done the legwork and selected a few to help you get started – just don’t forget to buy the crackers. more

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Cru Cafe & Design Lounge unveils its stylish new Varsity Lakes space
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Cru Cafe & Design Lounge unveils its stylish new Varsity Lakes space

08 Jun 2017

The worlds of coffee and interior design have collided in spectacular fashion with the opening of Varsity Lakes' stylish new daytime hub, Cru Cafe & Design Lounge. The sleek new cafe and interiors retail space forms part of the eye-catching newly built Brooklyn Apartments on Varsity Parade, giving coffee drinkers a splash of homewares inspo as they sip on their morning brew. more

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Ditch the flowers and sweeten the deal with a bouquet of doughnuts from Sugar Gathered
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Ditch the flowers and sweeten the deal with a bouquet of doughnuts from Sugar Gathered

08 Jun 2017

What's your go-to gift? Is it flowers? Or are you one to show your appreciation with a cheeky wink and a box of chocolates? Well, we're not here to give relationship advice (we'd actually be pretty good at it) or tell you what to do – but next time you need to gift a friend, potential lover or your long-term significant other, you should totally give the gift of sugar ... and lots of it. Newly launched Gold Coast company Sugar Gathered is coming to the party with its mind-blowing range of doughnut bouquets, dessert boxes and sugar-filled hampers made to order on the daily. more

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Baskk brings sunshine, cocktails and fine fare to the Coolangatta beachfront
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Baskk brings sunshine, cocktails and fine fare to the Coolangatta beachfront

01 Jun 2017

After months of anticipation, Coolangatta's newest beachfront foodie destination, Baskk, will open its doors to the public this Sunday June 4. Perched on the northern end of the picturesque Cooly esplanade, Baskk is set to infuse a fresh new resort-style dining concept into the beachside village – think brunch, coffee and lunch on a sun-kissed deck by day, followed by fanciful cocktails and sophisticated share food by sunset. more

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Seafood, sips and salt air – Beachside Pavilion opens in Broadbeach
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Seafood, sips and salt air – Beachside Pavilion opens in Broadbeach

01 Jun 2017

Many Gold Coast locals would be affectionately familiar with Broadbeach haunt Alto Cucina & Bar, the daring younger sibling of Mario's Italian. After months of construction, the popular restaurant and watering hole has this week reopened as Beachside Pavilion. Now, whilst we all have a soft spot for Alto, this new concept could not be further from its original state. Cue the fresh seafood, cocktails and sunshine – the iconic Broadbeach corner is back to its former glory. more

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The round-up: enjoy a plant-based feast with these must-try vegan dishes
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The round-up: enjoy a plant-based feast with these must-try vegan dishes

01 Jun 2017

Whilst we're a slightly carnivorous bunch, we hold vegan-friendly eats in the highest regard ... and it seems plenty of restaurants, bars and eateries do too, with more and more vegan dishes popping up on menus across the city. Now, it's a given that all-vegan eateries are the go-to for vegan meals, but sometimes it's nice to venture beyond the usual suspects. So, we put together a handy list of must-try vegan dishes from various corners of the Gold Coast, all for your plant-based pleasure. more

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The North Room brings refined dining with a relaxed vibe to Mermaid Beach
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The North Room brings refined dining with a relaxed vibe to Mermaid Beach

25 May 2017

Mermaid Beach is coming of age. Its relaxed vibe and beachside feel has created the perfect culinary canvas for some of the city's most popular cafes and restaurants, which sit dotted along the emerging Gold Coast Highway pocket. The North Room, which officially opens its doors today (Thursday May 25), is the latest addition and is set to add a new element of refined dining to the popular beachside suburb.  more

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The Weekend Series: five Australian natural wines to sip this weekend
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The Weekend Series: five Australian natural wines to sip this weekend

18 May 2017

When browsing the shelves of your local bottle-o or sipping on a fine vintage at the newest wine bar, you might have overheard conversations referring to natural wine. If the term left you a little bit puzzled, allow us you enlighten you. Natural wine is and ever-growing trend in viticulture and wine cultivation, meaning wine that is made with the least amount of additives and chemicals possible. The wine industry is polarised over the advent of natural wines, but we aren’t here to wade into that barrel of grapes. Instead, we’ve sourced five winemakers that we think are worth seeking out if you are curious about natural wines. more

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Mario's retains 27 years of delicious Italian history with its brand-new digs
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Mario’s retains 27 years of delicious Italian history with its brand-new digs

18 May 2017

For the past 27 years, if you walked through the Broadbeach Mall by night, you would hear a vibrant hum. The sound, which was created by hundreds of people eating, chatting, laughing and clinking wine glasses, was coming from a jam-packed Mario's Italian – one of the Gold Coast's longest-running restaurants. For the first time in its deliciously rich history, the Broadbeach icon recently closed its doors to undergo an expansion and complete transformation. Let us introduce you to the new Mario's. more

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Sunshine and mimosas – The Blue Door on 5th launches its weekend brunches and lunches
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Sunshine and mimosas – The Blue Door on 5th launches its weekend brunches and lunches

18 May 2017

We're calling it – brunching is cool again. Whilst we're all for night time fun, we're also big fans of a lazy brunch or (boozy) long lunch. Palm Beach dining gem The Blue Door on 5th is taking a delicious leap into day trade with the launch of its weekend brunches and lunches. If you're keen to ditch your usual weekend 'adult' chores for mandarin mimosas and French gourgere, then this will be right up your alley. more